"The Melody Lingered On"
2007 Dedication Show Report  
52 HALF A CENTURY + OF MEMORIES 52

March the 11th 2008 records that it was exactly 52 years since Ken Griffin passed away. Half a century on, his music continues to entertain and his memory lives on through these pages and his many devoted fans throughout the World. Ken would have been 98 years old, only two years from his 100th birthday. He claimed that he had recorded enough tunes to last a hundred years. We are now past the half a century mark.
While his career was brief and his life ended far too young, Ken has left behind a legacy of fine music and an organ sound that will forever be known as the ' Griffin Sound.' From just one recording 'You Can't Be True, Dear' Ken's star rocketed him to worldwide fame. It may not be burning so brightly after all these years but it is far from extinguished and it's afterglow will continue as long as his fans and this web site remain and also as long as people, from any generation, enjoy music and song that has real melody. Long may Ken's memory, as the old tune says 'Linger On'.  

"60 YEARS" It was 60 years on the 31st of December 2007 that Ken made his recordings of You Can't Be True, Dear and The Cuckoo Waltz.

Glow Worm (Wurlitzer Electrostatic)    Glow Worm (Broadcast)  Glow Worm (Columbia)

Keeping to the previous theme of different arrangements of the same tune here are three arrangements of Glow Worm. First on the Wurlitzer Electrostatic, which Ken played on 67 Melody Lane followed by the first arrangement on Broadcast and the much later Columbia arrangement on the Hammond. It is interesting hearing not only the difference in the three organs but in the progress of Ken's playing style. All tracks have been cleaned up but with no changes to the original equalisation.

WAV Cleaned tracks at 64kbps.
N.B. Copyright possibly still stands on these recording.

INTERNET PIPE & ELECTRIC ORGAN RADIO STATION

Alan Ashton has a very intersting internet radio station going over at Organ1st's web site. It is a monthly programme changing on the 1st of each month. Alan introduces old and new recordings in a very pleasant manner and his enthusiasm and knowledge comes through. Check this month's programme out at: Organ 1st Radio Alan's May 2008 programme is now running, where he gives a great mention of Ken and plays two tracks from the CD.

"SKATE ON" On sale from the 16th of May 2008 from Jasmine Records (U.K.) and what a great price, only £8.95. That's approximately $17/17. Click on the CD photograph for purchase information and track list. 52 GREAT TRACKS on two CD's (Many tracks never heard in the U.K. before) If you only know Ken from You Can't Be True, dear and Cuckoo Waltz, this fantastic collection will introduce you to the greater depth of Ken's playing styles and prove what a great organist and musical arranger he was.

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New link to the Above I have added the internet address for Eric Larson's 'Horns & Whistles' web site. Eric has kindly made a link to this web site and we hope that many more people will find our respective web sites more readily.